BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust will hold its traditional hike up the Bob Chase Trail at Bald Pate Mountain Preserve in South Bridgton at 5 p.m. Friday, June 21, to celebrate the first day of summer. A short hike of 20 to 30 minutes, with 300 feet of elevation gain, brings hikers to the rocky summit of Bald Pate Mountain which affords views of the surrounding lakes and hills.
Participants are invited to play a musical instrument, read a poem or express a thought about summer or their connection to the environment.
“It is a wonderful way to observe the longest day of the year,” said Jon Evans, Loon Echo volunteer and stewardship coordinator. “It is also a great commemoration of Bob Chase, a Loon Echo founding director.”
Participants should plan to meet in the Bald Pate parking lot in South Bridgton, just past Five Fields Farm on Route 107. Bring water, snacks, hiking boots, a rain jacket and bug spray. The hike will be cancelled if it there is a thunderstorm or moderate to heavy rain. This is an easy to moderate hike, lasting approximately 90 minutes.
All Loon Echo hikes are free; however, donations are always welcome and will qualify donors for a one-year membership. Find out more about Loon Echo by visiting www.loonecholandtrust.org. For more information about this hike contact Jon Evans at jon@lelt.org or call 207-647-4352.
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